Best time to visit Boulders Beach, South Africa

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The best time to visit Boulders Beach is November-August

Boulders Beach is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, November-August is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In the height of summer, temperatures in Boulders Beach can reach a maximum of 28℃ (82℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 9℃ (47℉) at night.

If you’re keen to see the sights of Boulders Beach during the day, the sun stays up the longest around December. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Boulders Beach in June. Head over there in February instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to visit Boulders Beach, including a monthly climate breakdown, what to pack, and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.

Warmest month

February

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

December

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Boulders Beach seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Boulders Beach as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Boulders Beach is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer December to February
Autumn/fall March to May
Winter June to August
Spring September to November

Average temperatures in Boulders Beach

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Boulders Beach for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Boulders Beach climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Boulders Beach for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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JUL
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NOV
DEC

Boulders Beach in January

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 7 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Boulders Beach in February

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 5 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Boulders Beach in March

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Boulders Beach in April

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Boulders Beach in May

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 11 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Boulders Beach in June

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 95mm (4") over 14 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Boulders Beach in July

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 10 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Boulders Beach in August

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 13 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Boulders Beach in September

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 12 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.

Boulders Beach in October

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 9 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Boulders Beach in November

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 7 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Boulders Beach in December

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average humidity: 68%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boulders Beach in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Boulders Beach is usually February, where temperatures tend to rise to around 26℃ (79℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Boulders Beach is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Boulders Beach is generally around June, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of June too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Boulders Beach, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in December are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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